realme 16 5G vs TECNO POVA 7 5G
25.3Performance32.6
71.1Display56.8
37.9Camera30.1
75.6Battery61.9
57.3Features60
10 spec wins — realme 16 5G4 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.2 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and battery (+14). TECNO POVA 7 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 62
- 367% higher Peak brightness: 4,200 nits vs 900 nits
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 5G
- Stronger performance score: 33 vs 25
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,701 vs 2,040
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 930 vs 807
Display
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.78 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits+367% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93 %+2% | 91.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | — | 825,080Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 315,046Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 108,324Bottom 26% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 142,983Bottom 15% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 258,727Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 807Bottom 21% | 930+15%Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,040Bottom 20% | 2,701+32%Bottom 28% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 98 %Top 44% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.6 |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+17% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60 W+33% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g+12% | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+9% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+200% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |